Head of Teaching & Learning (Primary) (m/f/d)

Head of Teaching & Learning

St. George’s School seeks an experienced professional to support the development of academic structures in the Primary School to start in August 2023.

The School

St. George’s values are: Curiosity, Courage, Confidence , Community and these are at the core of all we do.

Serving the international community in Duisburg-Düsseldorf for over 10 years, St. George’s School combines an enriching curriculum with family orientated care. The school has grown from small beginnings into a thriving community of over 600 pupils, aged from 2-18 and representing a broad range of nationalities.

The British National Curriculum is taught throughout the school, and we offer IGCSEs in Upper School and the IB Diploma and Career Related Programme in our Sixth Form.

One of a group of three schools located across Germany, St. George’s offers the successful applicant an exciting range of opportunities for professional development and growth across the school group.

The Location

Located on a purpose built campus in the heart of Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, St. George’s School enjoys direct transport links to the cities of Düsseldorf and Duisburg, as well as to the greater Rhine-Ruhr area.

Germany’s sixth largest city, Düsseldorf is a dynamic and vibrant cultural centre, with a large and diverse international community. Situated in the heart of Europe, Düsseldorf offers a high standard of living, as well as numerous opportunities for travel and cultural discovery.

Düsseldorf airport is located only 15km from the school, with many daily flights to the UK, and high speed rail services connect Düsseldorf to a wide range of European destinations.

The Role

We seek to appoint an experienced Head of Teaching & Learning. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking professional, who is able to ensure that the highest expectations for teaching and learning are maintained. The Head of Teaching & Learning for the Primary School will liaise closely with all relevant members of the Secondary School Management Team to align on a Secondary School curriculum that facilitates a smooth transition from the Primary School. Both Heads of Teaching and Learning will work closely together to ensure continuity and quality across the whole school curricula and teaching practices.

This is a new role and as such it will allow the successful candidate to shape the future of The School’s development. 

Fluency in English and familiarity with the English National Curriculum are a prerequisite. A strong desire to contribute to the rich extra-curricular life of the department is also an advantage.

Please download our application pack for detailed information.

Only applications made through the TES online portal will be considered.

All applicants should hold a valid teaching qualification. We consider a degree in education (e.g. B.Ed./M.Ed./Lehramt), or postgraduate teaching certificate (e.g. PGCE) as valid. English language teaching certificates (e.g. TEFL/IELTS/CELTA) are not sufficient.

Applications should be submitted by the closing date of Sunday, 26th February . The school reserves the right to contact outstanding applicants in advance of this deadline.

St George’s is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to enhanced background checks. Furthermore, we are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For any inquires relating to this role, please do not hesitate to contact us directly:

Ms Lona Beckers

Recruitment Manager

E-mail: recruitment@stgeorgesschool.com

Tel: 0049 2233 808870